How many calories does hot yoga burn?

An average of 475 calories are burned per hour when practicing hot yoga. Hot yoga classes range in ambient temperature from 80 to 104 degrees. Temperature and humidity affect the average amount of calories burned.

Hot yoga is a popular fitness method that is designed to burn more calories than a typical yoga class. The exact ambient temperature varies depending on the specific style of class each studio teaches. An avid hot yogi can burn an average of 475 calories per hour, ranging from 630 to 712 calories for a more typical 90-minute class. The exact amount of calories burned in a session depend on factors including sex, weight and consistency in practice.